Best Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas Recipes

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EASY CHEESY BAKED CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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An easy and delicious way to prepare quesadillas, suitable for a snack or serve with rice for a meal! The best part, you don't need prepackaged taco seasoning to flavor the meat! Serve with Salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Ta-da! This recipe can easily be doubled or halved.

Provided by ClaireBear123

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 -4 boneless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
8 large flour tortillas
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups cheddar cheese, blend

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350.
  • cut chicken into small pieces.
  • add chicken, onion & butter to fryingpan, sautee over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink.
  • while chicken cooks: place 4 tortillas on cookie sheet and spread a thin layer of refried beans on each, then top with 1/4 cup cheese.
  • once chicken is cooked, lower heat and add chili powder, paprika, and ground cumin, stir well.
  • divide chicken and onions among tortillas, spread evenly on top of cheese, top with 1/4 cup cheese on each.
  • top with another tortilla.
  • bake for 10 minutes.
  • Optional: melt 3 tbs. butter and brush on the top of each tortilla, broil until crispy and golden!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1368.4, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 2332.1, Carbohydrate 141.9, Fiber 15.6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 63.2

SOUPER EASY CHEESY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Make and share this Souper Easy Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linda Thomas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 Quesadillas, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb boneless chicken breast half, cubed
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can campbells Campbell southwest-style pepper jack soup
1/4 cup water
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Pace Picante Sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cook chicken in nonstick skillet until done and juices evapotate, stirring often.
  • Add soup and water and heat through.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken on half of each tortilla to within 1/2 inch of edge.
  • Moisten edge with water. Fold over and seal.
  • Place on 2 cookie sheets.
  • Bake 5 minutes or until hot.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 63.6, Sodium 528.8, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.4, Protein 28.7

EASY CHEESY CHICKEN QUESADILLAS



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Our quick week-night dinner solution. Use a rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken. Add different ingredients or spices as desired for each family member.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped, shredded
2 cups shredded jalapeno jack cheese (or similar cheese)
8 flour tortillas
butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Heat a frying pan or griddle to medium high heat.
  • Set out chicken and cheese for quick access.
  • Butter 1 side each of two tortillas.
  • Place one tortilla buttered side down on the griddle and quickly sprinkle about 1/2 cup chopped chicken and 1/2 cup shredded cheese all over the tortilla.
  • Place the second tortilla, buttered side up, over the filling.
  • Fry for about a minute or until bottom tortilla begins to brown and cheese begins to melt and stick tortillas together.
  • Using a wide spatula, quickly flip the quesadilla and continue frying until the bottom tortilla is toasted and the filling is hot and bubbily.
  • Continue with each quesadilla. Cut quesadillas into wedges.
  • Serve with sour cream and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 102.8, Sodium 736.9, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.3

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